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Yesshift
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Close To the Edge
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John Lodge
Asia
King Crimson
Oliver Wakeman
Gentle Giant
Billy Sherwood
John Anderson
Alan White

A podcast by father and son Dan Shinder and Steven Shinder. We provide our thoughts on Yes news, Yes lineups, Yes songs, Yes albums...everything! There is so much to talk about on our quest to podcast about this progressive rock band that has been around since 1968 and gone through many shifts in members and styles. Should you give us a listen? The answer is Yes! We welcome comments, questions, an... more

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An archival Yes release has been announced: LIVE AT ROOSEVELT STADIUM, JERSEY CITY, 17 JUNE 1976. Coming out July 17, 2026, you can pre-order it here: yes.lnk.to/NJ76 Plus, tidbits from Geoff Downes and Tom Brislin interviews, additions to 20... more

Dan and Steven share their thoughts on the new Yes single "Turnaround Situation," from the upcoming Yes album Aurora! You can pre-order the album here: yes-band.lnk.to/AuroraID The conversation also leads to big picture questions about Yes th... more

In the lead-up to the new Yes album Aurora, Dan and Steven go through the tracklists of the two preceding Yes albums, The Quest and Mirror to the Sky, and play a game of Take It or Leave It, going through track match-ups and saying which track from w... more

Steven presents another Yesshift News Desk Edition. Amidst the news is highlights regarding birthday boys Bill Bruford and Rick Wakeman, with the former having posts about Peter Roth Trio and an Earthworks Dig album visualizer, and the latter having ... more

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Recent Guests

Oliver Wakeman
Musician and former Yes collaborator
Wakeman family / Yes-related projects
Episode: Ep 226 - Oliver Wakeman Interview: From a Page Expanded Edition & More
Joe Luca
Keyboardist of Awaken
Awaken
Episode: Ep 224 - Joe Luca of Awaken Talks About 9012Live Revisited
Glenn Gottlieb
Gottlieb Brother, guest on show
Gottlieb Brothers
Episode: Ep 222 - The Shinders and the Gottliebs Have An Announcement!
Douglas Gottlieb
Gottlieb Brother, guest on show
Gottlieb Brothers
Episode: Ep 222 - The Shinders and the Gottliebs Have An Announcement!
Phil Castellano
Keyboardist for Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks
Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks
Episode: Ep 221 - Phil Castellano Interview: Keyboardist for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks
Leon Alvarado
Guest musician discussing The Wicked Forest
Musician, leonalvarado.bandcamp.com
Episode: Ep 218 - Leon Alvarado Interview: New Album The Wicked Forest
Bob Cesca
Artist involved in Yes album artwork, including Magnification and Symphonic Live
Episode: Ep 217 - Bob Cesca Interview: The Art of Yes' Symphonic Live, Magnification Being Reissued & More
Ted Leonard
Vocalist and guitarist for Spock's Beard and Pattern Seeking Animals
Spock's Beard / Pattern Seeking Animals
Episode: Ep 214 - Ted Leonard Interview: New Spock's Beard Album The Archaeoptimist
Trey Gunn
Musician known for his work with King Crimson and his own projects
7D Media
Episode: Ep 212 - Trey Gunn Interview: New Album with David Forlano, Select Habits of Invertebrates

Hosts

Steven Shinder
Co-host and long-running host, often presenting solo segments or co-hosting discussions; key voice across Yesshift-related content.
Dan Shinder
Co-host and central voice, frequently guiding conversations, sharing insights on Yes news and archival material.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Good content podcast

    I really enjoy the banter on this podcast between the Drummer đŸ„ dad 👹 and his son about topics which usually concern content produced by the music group YES and associated other musicians.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trashook
    United States3 years ago
  • Sound

    June 20th episode has bad sound. One of the 2 hosts cannot be heard loud enough. It’s uneven as the father is louder than the son. Haven’t heard the other episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bill9064
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging discussions with strong band-history context.
A bit of uneven audio across episodes can distract from content.
Family dynamic between hosts adds warmth and authenticity.
Strong archival depth and thoughtful commentary are appreciated by fans.

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Ep 223 - Talking About Steve Howe's Career
Q: What three Yess albums show three completely different shades of Steve Howe as complete albums?
The hosts propose Drama, The Ladder, and The Yes Album as a triad showing distinct strands of Howe's playing across eras, with support from audience input that reinforces diverse interpretations.
Ep 226 - Oliver Wakeman Interview: From a Page Expanded Edition & More
Q: Can you describe the approach to track order and the idea behind ending with a strong bookend like The Gift of Love?
The track ordering was planned to create a seamless journey, opening with To the Moment and finishing with The Gift of Love to provide a sense of completion and thematic cohesion across sides one and two.
Ep 226 - Oliver Wakeman Interview: From a Page Expanded Edition & More
Q: How did the team handle the rights for Fly From Here and From a Page, and what impact did that have on the project?
He explains Mercury's ownership of both records at the time and how that influenced decisions about which material could be restored or reintegrated, guiding the approach to reclaiming and recontextualizing tracks for the From a Page project.
Ep 226 - Oliver Wakeman Interview: From a Page Expanded Edition & More
Q: What prompted the expanded edition of From a Page, and what makes it different from typical reissues?
Oliver highlights that the expansion includes new mixes, alternate takes, demos, and extensive track-by-track work that builds a richer portrait of the original project, making it feel like a fresh Yes-era album rather than a standard release.
Excerpt from Oliver Wakeman Interview/Fan Q&A: Mother's Ruin, Wakeman & Son, and From a Page Tour
Q: Can you give us a little peek into the Wakeman and Son Tour?
I'm looking forward to performing with Dad and spending time together on tour.

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Two father-and-son hosts share a deep, affectionately nerdy passion for Yes, delivering weekly takeaways on news, band lineups, album anniversaries, reissues, and archival releases. Episodes blend personal anecdotes with meticulous discography notes, live-tour memories, and gear/packaging details, often featuring interview-style conversations and deep dives into classic and contemporary Yes-related projects. A standout is the show's broad embrace of Yes's extended ecosystem, including side projects and family connections, which keeps conversations approachable for newcomers while rewarding longtime fans with nuanced context and fan-community flavor.

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1. Oliver Wakeman
2. Joe Luca
3. Glenn Gottlieb
4. Douglas Gottlieb
5. Phil Castellano
6. Leon Alvarado
7. Bob Cesca
8. Ted Leonard

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